Launched on 17 January 2018 by the Labor Department of Chhattisgarh, the Veer Narayan Singh Shram Anna Yojana is a welfare initiative aimed at providing nutritious food assistance to unorganized workers at their workplaces. This scheme is designed to ensure that construction workers and other unorganized laborers have access to affordable and healthy meals during their workday.
Benefits
- Affordable Nutrition: Unorganized workers receive hot, nutritious meals for only ₹5/- per meal.
- Variety of Options: Meals include cooked rice, dal, vegetables, khichdi, cumin rice, fried dal, and vegetables.
- Additional Condiments: Pickles are also provided to complement the meal.
- Ease of Access: Meals are available at designated food centers located near the workers’ workplaces.
Eligibility
- The scheme is targeted toward registered unorganized workers in Chhattisgarh.
- Eligible beneficiaries are those who have been officially registered with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.
Application Process
- No Application Required: Beneficiaries do not need to submit an application to avail the benefits.
- Accessing Benefits: Registered unorganized workers can simply visit their nearest food distribution center to receive their meals.
Documents Required
While an application is not needed for receiving meals, the following documents are generally used for the registration of unorganized workers:
- Aadhaar Card
- Permanent Residence Certificate
- Registration Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Viranarayan Singh Shram Ann Yojana?
A1: It is a food assistance scheme by the Labor Department of Chhattisgarh that provides affordable hot meals to unorganized workers.
Q2: What is the objective of the scheme?
A2: The objective is to supply nutritious food directly at workplaces, ensuring that unorganized workers have access to affordable meals.
Q3: What are the benefits of the scheme?
A3: Beneficiaries receive hot meals at ₹5/- per meal, which include a variety of nutritious food items along with pickles.
Q4: Who can get the benefits?
A4: Registered unorganized workers in Chhattisgarh are eligible to receive the benefits under this scheme.
Q5: Can applicants get the benefits multiple times?
A5: Yes, beneficiaries can avail the hot meals each time they visit a food distribution center.
Q6: What is the eligible age to get the benefits?
A6: The scheme is designed for unorganized workers; age eligibility is determined as per the registration criteria of the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.
Q7: What is the procedure to apply for the scheme?
A7: There is no separate application process for availing the benefits; registered workers simply visit their nearest food distribution center.
Q8: How can applicants register under the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board?
A8: Registration details and procedures can be obtained from the official website or office of the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.
Q9: What documents are required for the scheme?
A9: Registration generally requires an Aadhaar Card, Permanent Residence Certificate, and a Registration Card.
Q10: What is the official website for the scheme?
A10: For further details on registration and guidelines, please refer to the official website of the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.